Lot 3
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A SEVRES PLATE FROM THE 'SERVICE ICONOGRAPHIQUE GREC' 1812

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • porcelain
  • diameter 9 3/8 in.
  • 23.8 cm
similarly decorated to the preceding but with a portrait titled ARIANEpartially effaced M. Imple de Sevres mark and 1812 printed in red, 28.j.V painted in green, various letters and numerals in gold, incised script t and S.

Provenance

The collection of the Comtesse de Nadaillac (?)
James B. Pooley, Philadelphia, 1888
The collection of William Weightman, "Ravenhill", Germantown, Philadelphia
By direct descent to the present owner

Condition

The brown ground, usually susceptible to flaking or incipient flaking is in good condition; however, thereis a small area behind her head where the enamel appears to be lifting. There is some minor light scratching to the roundel's gilt border, some very minor rubbing to the gilding in the cavetto and several very minor pinhead flakes to the gilding on the rim edge. Otherwise, the plate is in good condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.